Longan

Pomegranate

Longan and Pomegranate

Longan

Pomegranate

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g18.70 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

1.10 g4.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

16.50 g13.67 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.30 g1.67 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg0.29 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.38 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg38.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg10.20 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.60 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg16.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

2.10 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g1.17 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg236.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.13 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

0.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

1.00 mg10.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg12.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.05 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg36.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.05 mg0.12 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.10 mg0.16 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.50 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

0.00 mg79.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg24.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

78.00 g77.93 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.50 g0.53 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal83.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal83.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal366.66 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal83.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal210.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal360.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Tree fruit

Season

Mid to late summer

Autumn

Varieties

Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

Seedless Variety

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Color

Rusty brown

Dark red, Light pink-red

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Red

Shape

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweetish

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Mexico

India, Iran

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Clay, Sand

Soil pH

5-75.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

Cold, Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.

Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Thailand

Iran

Other Countries

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

Top Importer

China

Europe

Top Exporter

Thailand

India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Punica granatum

Synonym

Dragon eye

Punica malus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Tracheobionta

Division

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Myrtales

Family

Sapindaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Punica

Species

D. longan

P. granatum

Generic Group

Pomegranate

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Difference Between Longan and Pomegranate

We might think that Longan and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Pomegranate is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Pomegranate with peel is 83.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Pomegranate belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Pomegranate is Sapindales and Myrtales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.